Resident Director

Residence Life-Central Administration - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26004126)

The Department of Residence Life at the University of Pittsburgh welcomes applications for the position of Resident Director. Applicants should be dedicated to working in an environment that is highly focused on student development and support. Further, applicants should have a commitment to their own personal and professional development and have a desire to be a collaborative member of a team. The full-time Resident Director will live on campus and is responsible for developing a dynamic learning environment in residence halls of 400-800 students in the city of Pittsburgh.

Job Summary

Oversees and manages the University’s residential facilities, residence life educational programs, residentially-based academic communities, residence life student and professional staff, and all promotional communications for the department. Ensures the safety and security of residents and development of the departmental comprehensive emergency management plan. Facilitates operational decisions within broadly defined parameters that require a high level of judgement. Establishes the direction, goals, implementation strategy, and policies of the department. Performs budgetary functions.

Essential Functions

A commitment to student interaction and mentoring, a commitment to inclusion and belonging, leadership and supervision of a student staff of 8-18, develop community engagement plans with student staff and promote University efforts to connect students to campus, promote holistic learning and student wellness, crisis management and follow-up, leadership and collaboration with Living Learning Communities and university partners, manage conflict intervention and follow-up, manage student conduct to provide student accountability and growth, participate in an on-call duty rotation, coordinate maintenance and facilities issues with housing staff, act as an onsite liaison for university partners in emergency situations, advise a residential hall council, effectively communicate in both in one on one and group settings, membership on a departmental and/or university strategic team/committee, develop and participate in departmental level leadership opportunities.

Physical Effort

Moderate physical effort required. Required to move/travel for periods of time.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Housing & Residence Life Officer

Job Family: Academic & Student Services

Job Sub Family: Housing & Residence Life

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 3

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: No

Additional details about Required Licensure/Certification: A Master’s degree in Higher Education or Student Personnel or comparable area of study and familiarity with residence hall environments and issues is preferred. Experience with a residential curriculum is beneficial. Successful candidates must be acutely aware of student and staff development issues to be effective in this role.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

Work Arrangement: Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation_Offered: Yes

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: Not Applicable